Obituaries

Jeffrey Mark Schultz

Jeffrey Mark Schultz

Mar 17, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Mark Schultz passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2025, at the Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN where he had resided for the last several years.

Jeff was born on May 13, 1945, in Crookston to Donald and Joyleen (Johnson) Schultz. He attended Central High School, class of 1963. He then served 2 years in the US Army. Jeff...

Bradford Adelbert Ames

Bradford Adelbert Ames

Mar 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that Bradford Adelbert Ames, a beloved father and grandfather known for his quick wit, humor, and generosity, passed away at his home in Crookston, Minnesota on March 14, 2025, at the age of 82.

You could always count on Brad to make you laugh, proudly watch his kids and grandkids from the stands...

Sister Anne Marie Geray

Sister Anne Marie Geray

Mar 7, 2025

Sister Anne Marie Geray, age 96, died peacefully on March 7, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, MN.

She was born on August 10, 1928 in Beaulieu, MN, the second of six children of Alphonse M. Geray and Anne Catherine (Kirsch) Geray. At baptism she was given the name Janet Mary.

She attended Flowing Well Grade School in Mahnomen, MN and Mahnomen...

Kathleen (Kay) Miller

Kathleen (Kay) Miller

Mar 6, 2025

Kathleen Margaret Miller, age 95, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Kathleen was born on January 6, 1930, in Urbank, MN, to Joseph and Mary Kraemer. She grew up in Urbank and graduated from Parkers Prairie High School, where she discovered her passion...

Gladys Laverne Opperud

Gladys Laverne Opperud

Mar 6, 2025

Gladys Laverne (Meine) Opperud, 94, of Crookston, MN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at Riverview ER in Crookston, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to loving parents Henry and Christine (Abrahamson) Meine on Feb 23, 1931 and was baptized soon after.

Gladys spent her childhood working hard on the family farm, and...

Sister Marietta Geray

Sister Marietta Geray

Nov 28, 2024

Sister Marietta Geray, age 93, died peacefully on November 28, 2024, at St. Benedict’s Care Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Sister Marietta Geray was born on September 11, 1931, in Beaulieu, the second of the eleven children of Joseph Frederick Geray and Mary Margaret (Kaster) Geray. At her baptism, her parents named her Hyacinth Rosa Geray.

She began her education at...

Stanley Gordon Snyder

Stanley Gordon Snyder

Feb 23, 2025

Stanley Gordon Snyder, 64, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born in Port Huron, MI, on September 13, 1960. Stenshoel-Houske is assisting the family with arrangements, services are being planned for a later date in Spring. 

Mary Delores Tuseth

Mary Delores Tuseth

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Delores Tuseth, 94, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. Mary was born on February 3rd,1931 in Crookston, Minnesota to Frank and Angeline (Willette) Stainbrook. She was the sixth of thirteen children. 

Mary was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Crookston in 1950. As Mary planned for her future, she would walk...

Frank Sylvan Johnson

Frank Sylvan Johnson

Feb 21, 2025

Frank Sylvan Johnson, 70 of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital on February 21, 2025. He was born in Grand Forks ND on January 8, 1955 to parents Kenneth and Audrey (Suprenant) Johnson, and was the first of four children.

Frank grew up on the family farm, where he developed a love for farming and hard work early in...

Cherith Janelle Grove

Cherith Janelle Grove

Feb 20, 2025

Cherith Janelle Grove, 30, of Fargo, passed away due to health complications on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by abundant love. Cherith Janelle was born on July 25th, 1994, in Warren, Minnesota, fifth of seven children born to Ward and Pamela Grove. 

Graduating from Climax-Shelly High School in 2013, she was involved in many extracurriculars, but favored...

Mark Donald Snyder

Mark Donald Snyder

Feb 23, 2025

Mark Donald Snyder, 56, passed away early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota on April 1st, 1968, the tenth child of Donald Francis and Marie Blanche (French) Snyder. He was a life-long, devoted Catholic. Mark graduated from Central High School in 1986. In high school he was a three-sport athlete where he made lifelong friends....

Jennifer Ann Gullekson

Jennifer Ann Gullekson

Feb 21, 2025

Jennifer Ann Gullekson, 79, died peacefully at home with her husband Gary and children by her side on Friday, February 21, 2025, after a short struggle with cancer. Jennifer was born April 7, 1945 to Norman and Gladys Erickson. She had a happy childhood with her brothers, who everyone knew as Jimmy, Junior, Jerry, and Donny. She met the love...

Dale Carpenter

Dale Carpenter

Feb 20, 2025

 Dale D. Carpenter, 93, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent, Crookston. Dale was born on May 25, 1931, to loving parents Otto and Betsy (Hanson) Henrickson at home in Lancaster, Minnesota.

Dale attended school and graduated from Stephen High School, Class of 1949. After graduation she...

Andrew Greg Schmiedt

Andrew Greg Schmiedt

Feb 11, 2025

Andrew Greg Schmiedt, age 45, of Crookston, Minnesota, sadly passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1979, in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Andrew grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota, and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1997. After graduation, he bravely joined the Navy and was honorably discharged after two years in service at age...

Charlotte Ann Wagner

Charlotte Ann Wagner

Feb 16, 2025

Charlotte Ann Wagner, 86, a lifelong Fisher, MN resident, passed away Sunday evening, February 16, 2025, in the Benedictine Living Community- Crookston with her loving family at her side. With her health in decline she had come to BLCC for comfort care this past January 9th.

Charlotte was born in Fisher on October 15, 1938, the middle child of 3 children...

Stephen Ralph Caillier

Stephen Ralph Caillier

Feb 15, 2025

Stephen R. Caillier, age 97 of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at Villa St. Vincent on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

 Steve was born May 15, 1927, in Crookston, MN. He grew up on the family farm near Gentilly, MN one of 13 children, and was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly. He rode a horse-drawn buggy to...

Rudolph "Rudy" Milan Applequist

Rudolph "Rudy" Milan Applequist

Feb 16, 2025

Rudolph Milan Applequist, 81, of Crookston, passed away peacefully on Sunday—his most restful day of the week—February 16, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent. He was born September 11, 1943. “Rudy” as he was lovingly called, along with his twin sister Judy were the oldest of seven children of the union of Rudolph Andrew Applequist and Marjorie Lorraine (Rustad) Appplequist....

Raymond Kenneth Zammert

Raymond Kenneth Zammert

Feb 4, 2025

Raymond Kenneth Zammert, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He born January 29,1938 to Henry and Suzie (Diedrich) Zammert, in Warren, Minnesota.

When Ray was three years old, his family moved from Warren to Euclid. They had a farm one and a half miles east of town. He attended school in Euclid for eight years, then the A.C....

Lou Ann Anderson

Lou Ann Anderson

Feb 8, 2025

Lou Ann Anderson, 92, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born on June 30, 1932, to loving parents William and Marie (LaCross) Marleau in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.

Lou Ann attended Red Lake Falls High School and graduated in the spring of 1952. She worked at Red Lake Dairy...

Judith Ione Rockefeller

Judith Ione Rockefeller

Feb 7, 2025

Judith Ione Rockefeller, 75, of Crookston, sadly passed away unexpectedly in Fargo, ND, at Sanford Medical Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born in Clinton, IA, on June 8, 1949, to parents Donald and Shirley (Wuske) Jenkin. 

Growing up, Judy’s father loved to travel and she lived between Southern California and Albany, Illinois. She went to Fulton High School...

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